WK5: Project Two - Six Additional Sources

Design Sources –

1. Huiskes, R., Weinans, H., Grootenboer, J., Dalstra, M. Fudala, B & Slooff, T 1987, ‘Adaptive Bone-Remodeling Theory Applied to Prosthetic Design Analysis’, Pergamon: Biomechanics, vol. 20, no. 11, pp. 1135-1150.

Adaptive Bone-Remodelling Theory Applied to Prosthetic Design Analysis is an academic paper which considers the development and utilisation of computer simulations. Considering the methodology to predict bone remodelling in accordance to stress related factors, Wolff’s Law and the Finite Element Method.

2. Elsley, Richard, ‘Adaptive Control of Prosthetic Limbs Using Neural Networks’, Rockwell International Science Center, pp. 771-776.

Adaptive Control of Prosthetic Limbs Using Neural Networks is a paper which considers the manner in which prosthetic control and the inverse control is a result of internal functions. Therefore considering the manner in which prosthetics are only utilised once the functional control is identified.

3. Troncossi, Marco., Parenti-Castelli, Vincenzo & Davalli,
Angelo, ‘Design of Upper Limb Prostheses: A New Subject Oriented Approach’, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Bologna, pp. 1-4.

Design of Upper Limb Prostheses: A New Subject Oriented
Approach intent is to question and develop innovative prosthetics upon bilateral
systems which consider predefined variable requirements. Thus outlining a
mechanical design of a prosthetic system which is subject orientated.


Experimental Sources -

1. Pitts, Greg & Datta, Sambit, ‘Parametric Modelling of Architectural Surfaces’, The School of
Architecture and Building, Deakin University, pp. 635-644.

Parametric Modelling of Architectural Surfaces is a paper which outlines parametric modellings ability as a design tool within architectural design considers the generative ability of complex geometrical forms generation using parametrics. Geometrical forms concentrated on surface development which considers relative variables such as lighting quality.

2. Peters, Brady, ‘Parametric Acoustic Surfaces’, Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, pp.
174-181.

Parametric Acoustic Surfaces considers the development of complex acoustic surfaces using parametrics. Thus responsive surfaces which consider the surrounding aural environment. Using parametrics to utilise absorptive and diffuser etc. qualities of surface architecture. Six Additional Source

3. Chiu, Yun-Ying, ‘How to Make the Soft Skin? A preliminary framework for the parametric design of the bionic soft skin’, Graduate Institute of Architecture, National Chiao Tung University, pp. 237-242.

How to Make the Soft Skin? A preliminary framework for the parametric design of the bionic soft skin is a paper which presents a preliminary framework for the design and fabrication of a bionic architectural surface. However considering a surface which potentially may be formed independent of the internal structure.

WK5: Project Two - Draft Grasshopper System

Within this conceptual grasshopper system the intent was to portray an external facade of a building which is defined by various variable points. Thus portraying the notion of prosthetic architecture, or an architectural form which is defined by human form, or perhaps more importantly the manner in which an architectural form defines the human form. Thus this system presents that start of a study into producing an architectural form which either defines or is defined by a single or a collection of human forms. Forms which are symbolised by points and an architectural form defined by numerous generative splines.

The image above presents the draft system I developed, which forms two squares, thus key boundaries, before then creating a spline curve based on the position of the vertices of each square. The resultant curve is extruded producing a geometrical three dimensional surface. Thus the image below presents four different architectural surfaces and forms based on the variable position of the points or human forms.

WK5: Project Two - Lexicon

1. Parametric and Algorithmic Form

2. Algorithmic Prosthetics

3. Parametric Exoskeleton Surface

4. Geometrically Bionic Surface

5. Topological Spatial Expansion

6. Prosthetic Architectural Stimulation

7. Intrinsically Responsive Geometry

8. Architectural Prosthetics

9. Subjectively Orientated Architecture

10. Prosthetic Architectural Expansion

WK5: Project Two - Images of Influence

Title: Signal Box – Architect: Herzog and De Meuron – Location: Basel

Title: Walt Disney Concert Hall – Architect: Frank Gehry – Location: Los Angeles

Title: Dynamic Tower - Architect: David Fisher - Location: Dubai

WK5: Project Two - Six Sources

Design Sources –

1. Wigley, Mark 1991, ‘Prosthetic Theory: The Disciplining of Architecture’, Assemblage, no. 15, pp. 6-29.

Prosthetic Theory: The Disciplining of Architecture is a paper which discusses the historical origin of the architectural prosthetics, a notion considering the relationship which exists between human form and architecture. Further the relative conceptual notions which outline its implementation within the modern architectural discourse.

2. Kerr, Heather 2001, ‘Prosthetic Architectures’, Journal of Media and AMP, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 97-102.

Prosthetic Architectures, presents the architectural notion of a relationship which exists between human form and architecture itself. However this paper presents such in a more conceptual state, considering ideas regarding the perceived interpretation of such a notion for example.

3. Weinstock, Michael & Stathopoulos Nikolaos, ‘Advanced Simulation in Design’, pp. 54-59.

Advance Simulation in Design, is a paper which outlines the practice and significance of simulations within the design process, however through a mathematical and algorithmic approach. An approach considering simulations which through such an approach analyses variables previously not considered.

Experimental Sources –

1. Coorey, Ben 2010, ‘Scalability: Parametric Studies from Exoskeletons to the City’, University of Technology, pp. 155-163.

Scalability: Parametric Studies from Exoskeletons to the City outlines through a philosophical, mathematical and computational background the interconnection between architectural design, multiplicities and their relation to dynamic theories.

2. Katz, Neil, ‘Algorithmic Modeling; Parametric Thinking: Computational Solutions to Design Problems’, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, pp. 19-35.

Algorithmic Modelling; Parametric Thinking: Computational Solutions to Design Problems presents computational design techniques used within the design process, utilising parametric design methods including rule and variable incorporation.

3. Baerlecken, Daniel., Manegold, Martin., Kuenstler, Arne & Reitz, Judith 2010, ‘Integrative Parametric Form Finding Processes’, Imagine Structure, pp. 303-312.

Integrative Parametric Form Finding Processes is a study which considers recent developments within digital technology and contemporary design tools, thus parametrics and multiple geometrical simulations. Furthermore this paper examines a form finding approach based on aesthetically defined parameters as well as other internal and external parameters such as structure.